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Estádio Bitumirim
Spectators: 6662 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1662, VIP seats: 0) In the 2nd minute, Reinaldo Borges hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 5thth minute of the game Dinei Vaz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bitumirim EC's Alfredo Senna was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Bitumirim EC booed when Ypatinga FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luisão Travassos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alexandre Luz might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Edgard do Vale. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alexandre Luz ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 9th minute of the match, Rogério Monteiro tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Edgard do Vale saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. If Rogério Monteiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Wanderson Capixaba fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ypatinga FC's protests and gave Wanderson Capixaba a yellow card for diving instead. With an all-out effort, Bitumirim EC's Edgard do Vale threw himself towards the right post 14 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Rogério Monteiro, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Luisão Travassos kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. 15 minutes into the match, Ypatinga FC's goal looked a bit too open when Rogério Monteiro came free, but Edgard do Vale reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 22nd minute, Luisão Travassos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by Válter Leal in the 23rd minute really tested Edgard do Vale's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 26 minutes into the game, Rogério Monteiro lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Edgard do Vale. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alexandre Luz got free with Edgard do Vale in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 32nd match minute, Bitumirim EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valdir Sousa to maneuver through the defense. In the 34th minute of the match Otávio Furtado sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alfredo Senna skillfully saved the ball. Edgard do Vale made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Alexandre Luz sent off a good shot on target. If Samuca Cordeiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Dinei Vaz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ypatinga FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Dinei Vaz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alfredo Senna breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Samuca Cordeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Alfredo Senna tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

After a defensive mix-up in Bitumirim EC's zone, Dinei Vaz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alfredo Senna came out of the goal and Dinei Vaz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Ypatinga FC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Otávio Furtado hit a great ball. Edgard do Vale showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rogério Monteiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. In the 75th minute Rogério Monteiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edgard do Vale saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Otávio Furtado during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Válter Leal shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Alexandre Luz charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alexandre Luz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Alexandre Luz hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Alfredo Senna showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dinei Vaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Dinei Vaz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Alfredo Senna tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Bitumirim EC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Jefferson Nóbrega hit a great ball. Alfredo Senna showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dinei Vaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 98th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Bitumirim EC had won after a very even match.